Machu Picchu - Geography

on Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Machu Picchu lies in the southern hemisphere, some 13 degrees south of the equator. It is 80 kilometers
northwest of Cusco, on the crest of the mountain Machu Picchu, located about 2,450 metres (8,040 ft)

Inca Buildings and Inca Architecture

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Incan architecture is the most significant pre-Columbian architecture in South America.The Incas inherited an architectural legacy from Tiwanaku, founded in the 2nd century BC in present day Bolivia.

Machu Picchu - Intihuatana Solar Clock

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The Intihuatana stone is one of many ritual stones in South America. These stones are arranged to point directly at the sun during the winter solstice. The name of the stone is derived from the

Machu Picchu Tour - The Inca Trail

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The Inca trail to Machu Picchu (also known as Camino Inca or Camino Inka) consists of three overlapping trails: Mollepata, Classic and One Day. Mollepata is the longest of the three routes with

Machu Picchu Tour - Plants and Flowers (Flora)

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Machu Picchu's myriad of flora is characteristic of the Andean Cloud Forest. Vibrant orchids and bromeliads pepper the surroundings.Bromeliaceae (the bromeliads) is a family of monocot flowering

Machu Picchu Tour - Peruvian Food

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This is Chupe de Camarones, which is a Peruvian shrimp chowder with milk cream, rice, eggs, green peas, corn, and spices. Its a great huge bowl of soup suitable for cold winter days and nights.

Machu Picchu Tour - Animals and Wildlife (Fauna)

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Llamas which are well-socialized and trained to halter and lead after weaning are very friendly and pleasant to be around. They are extremely curious and most will approach people easily.                         

Machu Picchu Tour - Visa Requirements

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ENTRY / EXIT REQUIREMENTS: A valid passport is required to enter and depart Peru. Tourists must also provide evidence of return or onward travel. Visit the Embassy of Peru Website for

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